The Parasite

It is a hot summer day when the burnt remains of a body are found by Drottningholm Palace, the private residence of the royal family, just outside of Stockholm. Next to the victim, the police find a death list with five names. The last name reads Emma Sköld. 

An investigation is immediately started. At the same time, a twenty-year-old case unfolds, where a mother went to the emergency room with her infant but ended up in detention. What does the past have to do with the victim found by Drottningholm? Now it’s up to Emma and her colleagues to stop the killer before more names are crossed off the list, and before the murderer gets to Emma. 

The Parasite is the eleventh book in the bestselling series following detective Emma Sköld and her team in Stockholm. In her characteristic way, Sarenbrant portrays topical issues in a suspenseful way. This story depicts a life being shattered overnight, revenge, painful sibling relationships, and a family involved in a tragedy with catastrophic consequences. 

The series about police detective Emma Sköld has sold over 5 million copies worldwide, and the books have been translated into 16 languages to date.